When the Death Eaters threaten Hogwarts,
it's an up-front attack that the good guys can confront.
When The Tea Party threatens the American debt ceiling,
they walk out, wait out & wage war sitting on their hands.

Equality for all Americans takes a giant leap forward
as New York State does right on marriage equality
…while conservatives around the country still fight
a culture war that puts them on the wrong side of history.

Economic equity receives a boost from Obama,
arguing for taxes on the rich instead of austere cuts
…against a GOP whose leadership is so thin
that Michele Bachmann is now a Presidential frontrunner.

And air quality for all promises to get that much better
as Glenn Beck airs his final show on Fox.

Equality & air quality in the same week.
Now and then, America does take a step forward.

Celebrate the historical events of the past week,
roast the right-wing as we toast "Bye, Bye Beck,"
& join like-minded lefties for a long night of libations
at your local progressive social club.